REPUBLIC OF NAURU
DRONES (FORMS AND FEES) REGULATIONS 2020
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SL No. 28 of 2020
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Notified: 18th September 2020

Table of Contents
1	Citation	
2	Commencement	
3	Application for permit to import drone	
4	Application for licence to sell drones	
5	Application for permit to use drones	
6	Permit to import drones	
7	Licence to sell drones	
8	Permit to use drones	
9	Permit or licence not granted to minors	
10	Fees	
SCHEDULE 1	
SCHEDULE 2	

Cabinet makes the following Regulations under Section 25 of the Drones Act 2018:
1	Citation

These Regulations may be cited as the Drones (Forms and Fees) Regulations 2020.

2	Commencement

  These Regulations shall commence on the day they are notified in the Gazette.

3	Application for permit to import drone  

For the purpose of Section 8 of the Act, an application for a permit to import drone shall be in Form 1 of Schedule 1.  
4	Application for licence to sell drones
For the purpose of Section 10 of the Act, an application for a licence to sell drones shall be in Form 2 of Schedule 1. 
5	Application for permit to use drones 

For the purpose of Section 13(1)(a) of the Act, an application for a permit to use drones shall be in Form 3 of Schedule 1. 

6	Permit to import drones 

A permit to import drones shall be in Form 4 of Schedule 1. 

7	Licence to sell drones  

A licence to sell drones shall be in Form 5 of Schedule 1. 
8	Permit to use drones 

A permit to use drones shall be in Form 6 of Schedule 1. 

9	Permit or licence not granted to minors 

A permit or licence shall not be granted to a person under the age of 18 years.

10	Fees

The fees to be paid for the purposes of the Act and Regulations are set out in Schedule 2.

SCHEDULE 1

REPUBLIC OF NAURU

[Drones Act 2018]

APPLICATION FORM FOR PERMIT TO IMPORT DRONE 

[Section 8; Regulation 3]

PART 1 – PARTICULARS OF APPLICANT 
Surname: …………………………………………..  Full Name:………………………………………………………………              
Nationality: ………………………………………... Date of birth:……………………………………………………………              
Identification No. /Passport No. …………………... Residential Address: ……………………………………………………              
Email: ………………………………………………Telephone: ………………..…………………………………….	

PART 2:  IMPORTATION DETAILS 
Port of departure:……………………………..                       Country of Manufacture:………………….…….
Specify Number of drones imported:……………………
Date of arrival:         /          /20….	

PART 3: DRONE SPECIFICATION
Drone type and model:………………………………            Purpose:…………………………….
Wing Span/rotor diameter (m):……………………..             Length(m):………………………….
Height (m):…………………….
Engine type:……………………………..                                 Engine number:……………………
Do you have any knowledge on operation of drones? (specify)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………	
PART 4: DECLARATON OF APPLICANT
I, ………………………………………………… (name of applicant) do solemnly declare that the particulars and details stated in this application and the attachments are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and that I have not wilfully suppressed any material fact or mistake.
I, understand that if any information provided by me is false or conceals any material fact or mistake, I shall be liable to punishment upon conviction.
…………………………………………………………………….                            Date:          /         /20….
Signature of applicant	
PART 5: OFFICIAL PURPOSES

Date application lodged by applicant:          /               /20….

Receiving officer:……………………….                                    Date:            /            /20….

•	Identification sighted: passport/drivers licence/other

•	Fee paid:   Receipt No:…………………

Date application submitted to Secretary:         /          /20…. 
Date applicant informed or decision by Secretary:           /          /20….	
DECISION
Application is:  Approved / Rejected
……………………………………………                                            Date:           /               /20….
Secretary for Finance	

FORM 2 

REPUBLIC OF NAURU

[Drones Act 2018]

APPLICATION FORM FOR LICENCE TO SELL DRONES  

[Section 10; Regulation 4]

PART 1 – PARTICULARS OF APPLICANT 
Surname: …………………………………………..   Given Names:…………………………………………………………..             
Nationality: ………………………………………...  Date of birth:……………………………………………………………              
Identification No. /Passport No. …………………...  Residential Address: ……………………………………………………              
Email: ……………………………………………… Telephone: ………………..…………………………………….	
PART 2: APPLICATION
Do you have an import permit?
•	Yes

•	No
If NO, you need to apply for an import permit.  	

PART 3: DECLARATION OF APPLICANT
I ……………………(state name) of ……………………. (address), ………………. (occupation), do solemnly and sincerely declare that (set out matter declared, using numbered paragraphs if it is lengthy):
(a)	  

And I make this solemn declaration by virtue of the Oaths, Affirmations and Statutory Declarations Act 1976 conscientiously believing in the statement contained therein to be true in every particular.
Signed by the applicant: …………………………………………………
Name of person filing this form: ………………………………………………………..
Declared at……………………….this…………………day of ……………..20…….. 
Before me:
(Signature)
(Title)
NOTE: Any person making a false statement is guilty of an offence and is liable to imprisonment for 5 years.	
PART 4: OFFICIAL PURPOSES
Date of application lodged by applicant:       /              /20….
Receiving officer:………………………………….                             Date:    /        /20….
•	Identification sighted: passport / drivers licence

•	Import permit

•	Fee paid: Receipt No:………………..
Date application submitted to Secretary:       /             /20…. 
Date applicant informed of decision by Secretary:         /        /20….	
DECISION
Application is: Approved / Rejected
…………………………………………….                                                                       Date:            /                /20….
Secretary for Finance	

FORM 3 

REPUBLIC OF NAURU

[Drones Act 2018]

APPLICATION FORM FOR PERMIT TO USE DRONES   

[Section 13(1)(a); Regulation 5]

PART 1 – PARTICULARS OF APPLICANT 
Surname: …………………………………………..  Given Names:……………………………………………………………              Nationality: ………………………………………... Date of birth:……………………………………………………………              Identification No. /Passport No. …………………... Residential Address: ……………………………………………………              Email: ……………………………………………… Telephone: ………………..…………………………………….............	
PART 2: USE OF DRONES
1.	Have you ever used a drone?

•	Yes
•	No

2.	Do you own a drone?

•	Yes
•	No
	PART 3 – PURPOSE OF USE OF DRONE 
•	Social

•	Sporting

•	Professional/Media

•	Personal/Recreational

Other:………………………………….	
PART 4: DECLARATION OF APPLICANT

I ……………………(state name) of …………………….(address), ……………….(occupation), do solemnly and sincerely declare that (set out matter declared, using numbered paragraphs if it is lengthy):
(a)	  

And I make this solemn declaration by virtue of the Oaths, Affirmations and Statutory Declarations Act 1976 conscientiously believing in the statement contained therein to be true in every particular.

Signed by the applicant: …………………………………………………
Name of person filing this form: ………………………………………………………..
Declared at……………………….this…………………day of ……………..20…….. 
Before me:
(Signature)
(Title)
NOTE: Any person making a false statement is guilty of an offence and is liable to imprisonment for 5 years.	

PART 5 - OFFICIAL PURPOSES 

Date application lodged by applicant:    /   / 20….       Receiving officer: …………………………. Date:    /    / 20….
•	Identification sighted: passport / drivers licence / other 

•	Import permit (if drone is to be imported)

•	Attachments: yes / no 

Fee paid.    Receipt no: …………………
Date application submitted to Secretary:    /    / 20….               
Date applicant informed of decision by Secretary:   /   / 20…. 	
DECISION
Application is:   Approved / Rejected 
………………………………………………….                              Date:     /     / 20…. 
Secretary for Finance	

FORM 4 

REPUBLIC OF NAURU

[Drones Act 2018]
DRONES IMPORT PERMIT 
[Regulation 6]
Permit No:… / 20… 			
This permit is issued to ………………………………………… [Full name of applicant] of ……………………………………. [residential address], subject to the following conditions:
Conditions of permit
1.	This permit is not transferable and is valid only for the shipment specified below.
2.	This permit applies only to the following shipment:

a.	Date of importation:       /        /
b.	Countries of origin:…………………………..
c.	Type of carrier (ship/aircraft):……………….
d.	Name of vessel/aircraft:……………………...
e.	Drone type and model ……………………….
3.	The importer must keep records of drones imported. 

4.	Permit valid from ……………………….. [dd/mm/yy] to………………. [dd/mm/yy]

TO: NAURU CUSTOMS at the Seaport / Airport 
This is to declare that a ……. (quantity) of drones is due to arrive at the above seaport/airport from ……………………………  (last port of call) at ……………………………… (time) on…………………………………………… (date).
Flight No.or Ship’s name: ……………………………

Signature:………………..………..                                              Date:            /        /20….
	   Secretary for Finance	

FORM 5

REPUBLIC OF NAURU

[Drones Act 2018]

LICENCE TO SELL DRONES 

[Regulation 7]

[Name of licensee], [address of licensee] is hereby licensed to sell drones at [place of business]
This licence is subject to the following conditions:

1.	This licence is not transferable.

2.	Any breach of the licence condition can result in a revocation or suspension of a licence.

3.	Licensee must comply with all the laws of the Republic. 

The following authorised officers must be afforded such assistance to ensure compliance with the Drones Act 2018:
(a)	[Full name] 
(b)	[Full name] 

Licence valid from ……………………….. [dd/mm/yy] to………………. [dd/mm/yy]

Dated this [dd] of [mm] [yy]

[Signature of Secretary for Finance] 
[Full name of Secretary for Finance]
SECRETARY FOR FINANCE 

FORM 6 

REPUBLIC OF NAURU

[Drones Act 2018]

PERMIT TO USE DRONES 

[Regulation 8]
Permit No: … / 20… 			

[Name of applicant], [address of applicant] is hereby permitted to use drones as specified below:		
Purpose of use of drones: ……………………………………………………….. 

Conditions

1.	Hours for use of drones from …………………. am / pm to …………………….. am / pm 
2.	The drone shall not be used to take photographs, film or record a person without such person’s consent.
3.	The drone shall not be flown over an area declared by the Minister as a protected area under Section 17 of the Drones Act 2018.
4.	Any breach of the permit may result in revocation or suspension of a licence/commission of an offence under Section 13(2) of the Drones Act 2018.
Permit valid from ……………………….. [dd/mm/yy] to………………. [dd/mm/yy]
Dated this [dd] of [mm] [yy]

[Signature of Secretary for Finance] 
[Full name of Secretary for Finance]
SECRETARY FOR FINANCE 

SCHEDULE 2

REPUBLIC OF NAURU

[Drones Act 2018]

SCHEDULE OF FEES 

[Regulation 10]

Item	Relevant provision 	Purpose 	Fees	
1	Section 8 	Application for import permit  for drones 	$200	
2	Section 10 	Application for licence to sell drones	$500	
3	Section 13 	Application for permit for use of drone (per application)	
		Social (wedding, birthday, party)	Nil 	
		Sporting	$150	
		Official/Media (foreign applicant)	$1,000	
		Personal/Recreational	Nil 	
		Other use	$100